Leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between France and Iraq, with a visit to Baghdad sought.

The entities involved

• Emmanuel Macron →

  president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017

  • Ghana hosts a global conference on reparatory justice, debating colonial legacy and the government-backed repeal of the Code Noir.Mon 17:37
  • Pope Leo XIV visited France to discuss ethical issues, including assisted suicide, following Belgium's legalization.Mon 17:27
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Basra hosts the Grand Faw Port project, serving as a key transit hub for trade routes connecting China and Europe.Mon 17:06
  • Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.Mon 16:22

Related events

• Iranian influence challenges Iraqi statehood, while trilateral agreements are being discussed between Israel and Lebanon.Jul 21
• France opened a diplomatic mission in Jeddah, strengthening its relationship with the Middle East under President Macron.Aug 27
• Saudi Arabia and France signed defense partnership agreements during talks held at the Élysée Palace.Aug 25
• Zaidi is leading an Iraqi government disarmament effort in Baghdad.Jun 30
• Iran-backed militias are operating in Iraq while ISIS exploits the security vacuum in the country.Jul 20